Yesterday, I wrote a blog post giving 17 reasons why I believe ADHD is not a legitimate medical disorder. Today, I’ve converted the script into a video with a narrative track and a series of images to drive home what I am saying. I hope that it will spark some meaningful dialogue. For more information...

With the growth of mindfulness in classrooms around the country and the world, a number of misconceptions have arisen about mindful practices which deserve to be clarified. The Myth: “Mindfulness is just another form of mind control over our children.” The Reality: Mindfulness actually helps children gain control of their own minds so that they’re...

Millions of children are practicing mindfulness all over the world, and while it’s a very simple process of training the mind to be always in the present moment, without judgement, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. It can be useful if a parent or teacher has some creative ways to explain...

Here is a video I put together that helps explain mindfulness practice to children. For more information about using mindfulness in school settings, see my book Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies for Promoting Concentration, Compassion, and Calm. This page was brought to you by Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. and www.institute4learning.com. Follow me on Twitter: @Dr_Armstrong Subscribe to...

Today is the official publication date for my new book Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies for Promoting Concentration, Compassion, and Calm. I have been practicing mindfulness for almost thirty years, and with the rise in the need for social and emotional learning in the schools, I thought that a book for educators on this topic...